In a significant development for beachgoer safety along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Governor Kay Ivey signed the Lulu Gribbin Shark Alert System Act into law on May 7, 2025. The legislation establishes a notification system that will send alerts to cell phones when a shark attack occurs in coastal waters, providing critical real-time information to the…
Alabama Lawmakers Cut Taxes on Food, Diapers, and Baby Formula: What This Means for Alabama Families
In a unanimous decision that will impact households across the state, Alabama lawmakers have approved significant tax cuts on groceries and family essentials. On May 6, 2025, the Alabama Senate voted 34-0 to approve two bills aimed at reducing the financial burden on families, particularly those with young children. The first bill will lower the…
Alabama Birth Centers Secure Permanent Legal Protection In a significant victory for maternal healthcare access in Alabama, a state trial court has permanently blocked the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) from imposing hospital-like regulations on freestanding birth centers. The ruling, issued by the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Montgomery, ensures that birth centers can…
Landmark Legislation Could Transform Consequences for Drunk Driving in Alabama A groundbreaking piece of legislation currently under consideration in the Alabama Senate could dramatically alter the financial consequences for drivers convicted of driving under the influence when their actions result in tragedy. The proposed law, championed by Senator Arthur Orr, would require drivers convicted of…
A Mother’s Mission to Save Lives on Alabama Roads In the quiet community of Opelika, one mother’s tragic loss has sparked a legislative movement that could change how Alabama handles traffic violations for minors. April Vafeas, who lost her son TJ and his girlfriend Lexi in a devastating car accident, is now the driving force…
Recent Case Developments in Lauderdale County On April 21, 2025, the Lauderdale County School Board unanimously voted to terminate the employment of Amy Nicole Wigginton, a 41-year-old cafeteria worker at Lauderdale County High School in Florence, Alabama. According to the Times Daily, Superintendent Jerry Hill confirmed the board’s decision following an investigation into alleged misconduct.…
Breaking News: Highway 20 Collision A devastating collision between a pickup truck and a commercial tractor-trailer claimed the life of a young Athens man on Monday, April 28, 2025. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Alabama Highway 20 near the 45-mile marker, just east of Town Creek in Lawrence County. The Alabama Law…
In a scene more reminiscent of the Australian outback than central Alabama, motorists on Interstate 85 encountered an unusual road hazard when a kangaroo named Sheila escaped her enclosure and found her way onto the busy highway. The marsupial’s unexpected appearance caused a two-car collision and resulted in a three-hour traffic shutdown on April 16,…
The attorney who shook your hand with confidence might be the same one who stops returning your calls next month. Across Alabama courtrooms, countless injured clients find themselves trapped with attorneys who promised the moon but delivered rocks. Your choice of legal representation can make a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in your…
The crushing weight of a denied personal injury claim arrives at the worst possible moment—when medical bills are mounting, work hours are lost, and recovery demands your full attention. Behind each cold rejection letter lies a potential opportunity for reversal that many Alabamians never pursue. Insurance companies bank on your surrender, knowing that most people…